Marieka Heinlen

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers.

This upbeat book offers little ones simple ideas to make waiting less frustrating and more fun.

It's normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious--they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that "Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away." Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn to talk to someone, get a hug, keep hands and bodies busy,...

"Learning valuable social skills like listening can happen even at an early age. "Put away the wiggles. Put away the giggles. Listening works better when your body's calm and still." When it's time for young children to listen closely, this bilingual board book sets the tone. They discover that it's important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths ("zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket") so good listening can begin"-- Provided by...

"Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, use a napkin and fork or spoon, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Toddlers also learn the one big rule for mealtime: Always try one bite (You just might like it!)."--Amazon.com.

Discusses the purpose of naptime and instructs young readers in what to do at this time.

Using colorful images and rhyming text, describes how to clean up after playtime by putting away toys in their rightful spaces.

Simple text and illustrations explain to young children how to calm down.

"Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad--and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle bilingual English-Spanish board book helps ease the transition and avoid separation anxiety with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children."-- Provided by publisher. "Bilingual English-Spanish book for...

"Sometimes it's fun to share, and sometimes it's hard. In both English and Spanish, this book offers toddlers simple choices (take turns, use it together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult. Little ones learn that sharing can mean double the fun--and sharing a while can make someone smile!"-- Provided by publisher. "This bilingual (English/Spanish) board book helps toddlers...